Your Wedding Florals: A Step-by-Step Timeline from Consultation to Wedding Day

If you’re recently engaged (congratulations!) and just starting to think about flowers, you might be wondering: When do I book a florist? What actually happens after that? How do I know what I need?

The truth is, you don’t need to have all the answers right away!

Here is our super simple step by step guide to how the whole wedding florals process works!  Every time I speak to a new couple, the goal is to ensure they feel calm, and informed.  Flowers shouldn’t be stressful, that’s why you hire a professional, so you can feel cool, calm, and collected and know that creative control is in good hands.

To give you a better sense of what working with a wedding florist actually looks like, here’s a simple timeline from consultation to celebration. 

6–18 Months Before the Wedding: Let’s Chat! (Initial Consultation)

3 Months Out: Design Check-In & Final Details

4 Weeks Before the Wedding: The Final Plan

The best time to reach out to your florist is once you have your venue and date locked in. This allows us to check availability and start planning your florals in the context of your location, season, and overall wedding style.

At this stage, we’ll:

  •  Schedule an initial call or meeting
  •  Talk through your wedding vibe, must-haves, and general ideas
  • Discuss your guest count, budget range, and floral priorities
  • Chat about your wedding team (planner, stylist, photographer, etc.)
  • Once you decide you are happy with the plan, we’ll get you booked in with a 30% deposit. This secures the date in our calendar.
 

You don’t need to know flower names, or the exact design you want, just bring inspiration and an open mind. I’ll ask the right questions to guide you through it all.

As the big day gets closer, we’ll reconnect to:

  • Confirm any styling updates, guest list changes, or new ideas.
  • Refine your floral pieces and quantities
  • Finalise colour palettes, logistics, and any hire elements
  • Touch base with your planner or stylist to align on details
  • We will also send though a check list for you to complete, this asks you for details about alternate contacts on the day, delivery addresses for personal florals, contacts for other vendors. All the information that helps the day run smoothly. 

 

This is also the perfect time to discuss and changes to repurposing florals, table layouts, or how your flowers can evolve throughout the day.

At this point, everything is coming together. You’ll receive a final floral plan including updated design notes and delivery/setup timing. We’ll also:

  • Confirm flower availability (seasonal blooms are selected just before ordering)
  • Confirm delivery addresses and bump-in/bump-out times
  • Your final invoice will be due.

 

All that’s left for you to do? Get excited! 

Wedding Week: Flower Magic in Motion

Behind the scenes, your florals are being brought to life! During wedding week, we:

  • Pick up and prep flowers from local farms and suppliers
  • Condition, arrange, and design every piece with care, often over multiple days
  • Coordinate any last minute setup timings with your venue and planner

 

We’ll transport and install your wedding flowers on-site, whether it’s a lush ceremony arch, cascading table runners, or elegant bouquets for your crew.

You’ve done the planning, now it’s time to celebrate! We’ll deliver bouquets to the bridal party, ensure everything is styled to perfection, and quietly pack down at the end (if needed).

All you need to do is take it all in and enjoy every beautiful moment.

Final Thoughts: Let’s Make It Easy & Beautiful


We believe your wedding floral experience should be as enjoyable as the celebration itself. From first contact to your walk down the aisle, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, with creativity, care, and calm confidence.

If you’re ready to start planning your wedding flowers, click the button below to book a consultation and let’s bring your floral dreams to life.

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“Kris was recommended to me by a close friend for wedding flowers and she did not disappoint. The wedding process was a bit daunting for me and Kris took the time to have a chat about styles, flower sustainability and budget. Kris was amazing to deal with throughout the whole engagement, is sustainable and super understanding and smiley to boot. Love what Kris did for us on the day and would recommend Kris to anyone looking for wedding flowers.”

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